Ukrainian refugees built a successful Michigan business after fleeing the war-torn country. But uncertainty abounds as the Trump administration considers sending migrants back to conflict zones.
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Citizens cannot do their job of running their government if they don’t know what their public servants are doing.
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Michigan recipients fear food assistance cuts that could cost state $890M
Nearly 1.5 million Michiganders get food assistance through SNAP, which would be cut to offset tax cuts in the ‘big, beautiful’ bill backed by President Donald Trump.
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Panel: Public can’t know cost, details of ‘critical’ security project at Michigan Capitol
Michigan’s Capitol is getting a secret new security upgrade. Want to know more about the taxpayer-funded project? Too bad, says the commission responsible for its approval.
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Time to rewrite the Michigan Constitution? Voters will decide 2026 ballot proposal
‘We need’ a constitutional convention, according to Michigan House Speaker Matt Hall. Voters get to decide every 16 years, including next November. Recent proposals have failed amid fears of a ‘runaway’ convention.
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House Republicans sue Jocelyn Benson over Michigan election materials
Michigan House Republicans move to sue SOS Jocelyn Benson over what they say is her failure to turn over election training materials.
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Michigan lawmakers seeking stronger antisemitism ban: We've been threatened too
Following high-profile attacks in other states, Jewish lawmakers in Michigan seek tougher antisemitism rules here. Because of ‘credible’ threats, ‘I have a police detail on my home,’ said one.
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Trump administration shutters Job Corps: What it means for Michigan
Job Corps centers in Detroit, Grand Rapids and Flint that provided housing and vocational training to low-income youth were abruptly shuttered last week by the Trump administration.
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Former House Speaker Lee Chatfield, wife to stand trial on corruption charges
Lee and Stephanie Chatfield face felony racketeering and embezzlement charges over alleged spending sprees using political fundraising accounts.
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Trump to Michigan: Comply with immigration, DEI orders or lose road funding
As Michigan officials try to negotiate a long-term road funding deal, the Trump administration is threatening to withhold roads money — including more than $2 billion from Michigan — if states fail to comply with immigration orders or if they maintain any diversity, equity and inclusion programs.
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Gretchen Whitmer urged bipartisan cooperation. Michigan lawmakers quickly clashed
Michigan can do ‘hard things’ if Democrats and Republicans come together, Gov. Gretchen Whitmer said Thursday. Moments later, legislative leaders pointed fingers at each other in a tense exchange.